When Linda Behr first started coaching swimmers at Surf City Yacht Club 23 years ago, the main purpose was to teach others not to be afraid of the water and make sure they were safe while sailing.
“I love teaching kids,” she said following her swim team’s contest against Haven Beach Club on July 11, as the Island swim clubs opened up their seasons last week. “I love seeing somebody who is not much of a swimmer get to a point where they can do more than they had thought and keep on swimming.
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